web01.fireside.fm Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:46:26 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ave Explores - Episodes Tagged with “Sharing The Faith” https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/tags/sharing%20the%20faith Fri, 19 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 A project of Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores helps you discover and learn about aspects of the Catholic faith from a variety of different angles, looking at topics relevant to the spiritual life in a fresh, engaging, and practical way. en-us episodic Everyday Faith for Everyday Catholics Ave Maria Press A project of Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores helps you discover and learn about aspects of the Catholic faith from a variety of different angles, looking at topics relevant to the spiritual life in a fresh, engaging, and practical way. no Faith, Ave Maria press, Catholicism, Catholic, Mary, Church, Our Lady, Blessed Mother, Jesus Ave Maria Press katieprejean@gmail.com Accompaniment as the Model of Evangelization with Paul Jarzembowski https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploressharingthefaithjarzembowski 30e3587e-60c5-479e-9964-8049612b994d Fri, 19 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 13 Ave Maria Press Paul Jarzembowski, assistant director of youth and young adult ministries at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, discusses {Evangelii Gaudium}, Pope Francis's Apostolic Exhortation on evangelization. Jarzembowski explains how accompaniment and encounter are the key elements of evangelization. 35:07 no Paul Jarzembowski, assistant director of youth and young adult ministries at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, discusses {Evangelii Gaudium}, Pope Francis's Apostolic Exhortation on evangelization. Jarzembowski explains how accompaniment and encounter are the key elements of evangelization. Ave Explores, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Sharing the Faith, Evangelization, Paul Jarzembowski, Accompaniment Paul Jarzembowski, assistant director of youth and young adult ministries at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, discusses {Evangelii Gaudium}, Pope Francis's Apostolic Exhortation on evangelization. Jarzembowski explains how accompaniment and encounter are the key elements of evangelization.

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]]> Finding the Good in Gaming with Jon Blevins https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresharingthefaithblevins e3e16937-7fc0-4e33-a66a-cc6e4f86e5d1 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 05:45:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 13 Ave Maria Press Jonathan Blevins, founder and CEO of Little Flower Media, discusses his switch from sharing the faith through parish ministry to evangelizing with gaming on the streaming platform Twitch. By embracing gamers and hosting conversations about faith online, Blevins has opened up a new area of evangelization for the Church. 30:17 no Jonathan Blevins, founder and CEO of Little Flower Media, discusses his switch from sharing the faith through parish ministry to evangelizing with gaming on the streaming platform Twitch. By embracing gamers and hosting conversations about faith online, Blevins has opened up a new area of evangelization for the Church. Ave Explores, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Sharing the Faith, Evangelization, Jonathan Blevins, Bearded Blevins, online gaming, Catholic evangelization Jonathan Blevins, founder and CEO of Little Flower Media, discusses his switch from sharing the faith through parish ministry to evangelizing with gaming on the streaming platform Twitch. By embracing gamers and hosting conversations about faith online, Blevins has opened up a new area of evangelization for the Church.

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]]> Jonathan Blevins, founder and CEO of Little Flower Media, discusses his switch from sharing the faith through parish ministry to evangelizing with gaming on the streaming platform Twitch. By embracing gamers and hosting conversations about faith online, Blevins has opened up a new area of evangelization for the Church.

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]]> Sharing Authentic Stories of Faith with Scott Boyle https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresboyle 2c5cb921-b058-40e8-850a-f070b9a1557b Fri, 12 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 13 Ave Maria Press Scott Boyle, associate director of recruitment and formation for the Notre Dame Echo and Notre Dame Vision programs, discusses how these week-long summer camps at the University of Notre Dame are life-changing experiences for thousands of young people who have learned to share their faith through authentic storytelling and witness. 31:52 no Scott Boyle, associate director of recruitment and formation for the Notre Dame Echo and Notre Dame Vision programs, discusses how these week-long summer camps at the University of Notre Dame are life-changing experiences for thousands of young people who have learned to share their faith through authentic storytelling and witness. Ave Explores, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Sharing the Faith, Evangelization, Scott Boyle, Notre Dame Vision, Notre Dame Echo Program Scott Boyle, associate director of recruitment and formation for the Notre Dame Echo and Notre Dame Vision programs, discusses how these week-long summer camps at the University of Notre Dame are life-changing experiences for thousands of young people who have learned to share their faith through authentic storytelling and witness.

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]]> Scott Boyle, associate director of recruitment and formation for the Notre Dame Echo and Notre Dame Vision programs, discusses how these week-long summer camps at the University of Notre Dame are life-changing experiences for thousands of young people who have learned to share their faith through authentic storytelling and witness.

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]]> Authentic and Real Evangelization with Chris Padgett https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexplorespadgett 91e19b26-47d1-4312-9861-4392a2026083 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 13 Ave Maria Press Chris Padgett, internationally known Catholic speaker and author, discusses how evangelization begins and ends with an authentic witness to the ways Jesus has changed your life. He says stories and humor are especially important when trying to help people encounter the Lord. 40:35 no Chris Padgett, internationally known Catholic speaker and author, discusses how evangelization begins and ends with an authentic witness to the ways Jesus has changed your life. He says stories and humor are especially important when trying to help people encounter the Lord. Ave Explores, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Sharing the Faith, Evangelization, Chris Padgett, Catholic Speaker, musician, and author Chris Padgett, internationally known Catholic speaker and author, discusses how evangelization begins and ends with an authentic witness to the ways Jesus has changed your life. He says stories and humor are especially important when trying to help people encounter the Lord.

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]]> Chris Padgett, internationally known Catholic speaker and author, discusses how evangelization begins and ends with an authentic witness to the ways Jesus has changed your life. He says stories and humor are especially important when trying to help people encounter the Lord.

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]]> The Sacraments as the Source of Sharing with Fr. Blake Britton https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresbritton 0634bce3-78da-4c2e-809f-69fee87fede8 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 13 Ave Maria Press Fr. Blake Britton, a priest in the diocese of Orlando, says that you can begin evangelization at home by immersing your family in the Church's sacramental and liturgical life. He recommends examples such as praying the Liturgy of the Hours or making daily Mass a priority. 31:02 no Fr. Blake Britton, a priest in the diocese of Orlando, says that you can begin evangelization at home by immersing your family in the Church's sacramental and liturgical life. He recommends examples such as praying the Liturgy of the Hours or making daily Mass a priority. Ave Explores, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Sharing the Faith, Evangelization, Fr. Blake Britton, Word on Fire, Reclaiming Vatican II, domestic church Fr. Blake Britton, a priest in the diocese of Orlando, says that you can begin evangelization at home by immersing your family in the Church's sacramental and liturgical life. He recommends examples such as praying the Liturgy of the Hours or making daily Mass a priority.

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]]> Fr. Blake Britton, a priest in the diocese of Orlando, says that you can begin evangelization at home by immersing your family in the Church's sacramental and liturgical life. He recommends examples such as praying the Liturgy of the Hours or making daily Mass a priority.

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]]> Prayer as the Source of Evangelization with Gloria Purvis https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexplorespurvis fb58a34f-5b3c-423b-b182-286bc5aed060 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 13 Ave Maria Press Gloria Purvis, host of The Gloria Purvis Podcast from America Media, believes that evangelization must be rooted in your personal prayer life. With stories from her life and from her professional experiences as a radio host and internationally known Catholic speaker, Purvis uses examples from her own life and work to explain how tackling tough topics with others should be done with charity and conviction. 35:10 no Gloria Purvis, host of The Gloria Purvis Podcast from America Media, believes that evangelization must be rooted in your personal prayer life. With stories from her life and from her professional experiences as a radio host and internationally known Catholic speaker, Purvis uses examples from her own life and work to explain how tackling tough topics with others should be done with charity and conviction. Ave Explores, Sharing the Faith, Ave Maria Press, evangelization, Gloria Purvis, Katie Prejean McGrady, prayer Gloria Purvis, host of The Gloria Purvis Podcast from America Media, believes that evangelization must be rooted in your personal prayer life. With stories from her life and from her professional experiences as a radio host and internationally known Catholic speaker, Purvis uses examples from her own life and work to explain how tackling tough topics with others should be done with charity and conviction.

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]]> Gloria Purvis, host of The Gloria Purvis Podcast from America Media, believes that evangelization must be rooted in your personal prayer life. With stories from her life and from her professional experiences as a radio host and internationally known Catholic speaker, Purvis uses examples from her own life and work to explain how tackling tough topics with others should be done with charity and conviction.

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]]> Understanding Your Charisms and Gifts with Mallory Smyth https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploressmyth 216d11fd-cca8-4140-8dc9-dd974acb1b40 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 13 Ave Maria Press Mallory Smyth discusses how understanding our gifts and paying attention to how the Holy Spirit calls us to use them is the first step in sharing the faith. She also shares how her reversion to Catholicism and her work in various ministries has shown her that we are all called to uniquely give witness to Jesus. 35:53 no Mallory Smyth discusses how understanding our gifts and paying attention to how the Holy Spirit calls us to use them is the first step in sharing the faith. She also shares how her reversion to Catholicism and her work in various ministries has shown her that we are all called to uniquely give witness to Jesus. Ave Explores, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Mallory Smyth, Rekindled, sharing the faith, evangelization, charisms, gifts of the holy spirit, walking with purpose Mallory Smyth discusses how understanding our gifts and paying attention to how the Holy Spirit calls us to use them is the first step in sharing the faith. She also shares how her reversion to Catholicism and her work in various ministries has shown her that we are all called to uniquely give witness to Jesus.

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]]> Mallory Smyth discusses how understanding our gifts and paying attention to how the Holy Spirit calls us to use them is the first step in sharing the faith. She also shares how her reversion to Catholicism and her work in various ministries has shown her that we are all called to uniquely give witness to Jesus.

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]]> Learning to Listen with Shannon Schmidt https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresschmidt f5307f0c-4123-4947-85f0-32a203c94fdf Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 13 Ave Maria Press Shannon Schmidt, a pastoral associate in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, discusses how working in parish ministry has taught her the value of listening and meeting people where they are in order to provide them with what they need. 39:57 no Shannon Schmidt, a pastoral associate in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, discusses how working in parish ministry has taught her the value of listening and meeting people where they are in order to provide them with what they need. Ave Explores, Ave Maria Press, Shannon Wimp Schmidt, Sharing the Faith, Katie Prejean McGrady, evangelization Shannon Schmidt, a pastoral associate in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, discusses how working in parish ministry has taught her the value of listening and meeting people where they are in order to provide them with what they need.

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]]> Shannon Schmidt, a pastoral associate in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, discusses how working in parish ministry has taught her the value of listening and meeting people where they are in order to provide them with what they need.

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]]> Evangelization Begins with Relationships with Marcel LeJeune https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresmarcellejeune dee85e72-4fc4-4eff-8651-64a4f2805643 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 13 Ave Maria Press Marcel LeJeune, founder of Catholic Missionary Disciples, says forming authentic and honest relationships is the key to sharing the faith with others. He explains that evangelization is not a program to fix people. 29:46 no Marcel LeJeune, founder of Catholic Missionary Disciples, says forming authentic and honest relationships is the key to sharing the faith with others. He explains that evangelization is not a program to fix people. Ave Explores, Ave Maria Press, Sharing the Faith, Katie Prejean McGrady, Marcel LeJeune, evangelization, missionary disciples, Catholic Missionary Disciples Marcel LeJeune, founder of Catholic Missionary Disciples, says forming authentic and honest relationships is the key to sharing the faith with others. He explains that evangelization is not a program to fix people.

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]]> Marcel LeJeune, founder of Catholic Missionary Disciples, says forming authentic and honest relationships is the key to sharing the faith with others. He explains that evangelization is not a program to fix people.

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